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Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Enamel and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.05 carat diamond and seed pearl, enamel and 18 karat gold pendant / brooch
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

15ct Gold Edwardian Garnet Diamond Seed Pearl Enamel Teardrop Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Teardrop Necklace 15ct Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite 15ct gold pendant necklace hails
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1890s Diamond Aquamarine Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant or Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian 3.22 carat diamond and 2.10 carat aquamarine, seed pearl and 18 karat gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond 18mm Pearl Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
(oval, heart shape and pear shape) and round diamonds suspending a splendid 18mm South Sea pearl. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London South Sea Pearl, Black and White Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
black and white diamonds. The diamonds intertwine to create two abstract hearts. A romantic, but
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Di...

Diamonds, Pearls, Onyx, Turquoise, 18 Karat White Gold and Platinum Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with diamonds. The 18 karat white gold chain is mounted with four diamonds. The chain is included. This
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Pearl 0.95 Carat Diamond, 12k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card. A heart-shaped pearl and diamond pendant is a
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

【Vine Symphony】Celestial Halo South Sea Pearl, Aquamarine Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A luminous South Sea pearl glows at the heart of this celestial-inspired pendant, encircled by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold

14K Two Tone Diamond, Mother of Pearl and Yellow Sapphire Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning heart shaped pendant features a 26.45 carats of mother of pearl framed in 14K white
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Lariat-Style Heart Necklace in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-style necklace in 14K Solid Gold exudes pure elegance. The open heart frame, adorned with flush set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Sculptured Cat Diamond Pearl 18 Kt Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Cat’s Print in Heart This unique brooch pendant is 1950 ca Amazing sculptured past art work
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

【Lustre Arc】Serenade of Two Hearts Whispering Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, 18k Gold, Natural Diamonds Dimensions Pendant Approx. 1.5 x 2.2 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 12-13mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

16mm Pearl Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
carat white gold chain with 4 motifs set with hand cut heart shape mother of pearl, and 0.40 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, US
Alternating mother-of-pearl and Blue Sapphires emanate from a round bezel-set Blue Sapphire with a
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】Royal Garland Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, and SI Natural Diamond Dimensions Length Approx. 45 cm Pearl Shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

South Sea Pearl 21 x 17mm Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
white diamonds. It is accompanied by a delicate multi-strand white gold chain decorated with 4 heart
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】“Jungle Sentinel” Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Panther Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamonds Dimensions Pendant Approx. 7.0 x 3.5 cm Pearl Shaped
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Agate, Emerald, White Gold

Georgian Tween Hearth Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
gorgeous Diamond bow as symbol of enduring love, pearl is seal of purity Adorned by Royal Blue and White
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Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

【Vine Symphony】Botanical Crown Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl Jewelry Processed in Japan Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, and Natural Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Heart on a Full Diamond Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a Princess in mind, this 18 karat white gold Diamond heart pendant shows meticulous
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Sapphire Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pearls jewellery always suit any occasion. This necklace is made of 18K white gold, lustrous 7
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2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl 18 x 17mm Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
-strand white gold chain decorated with 4 heart shaped motifs set with mother-of-pearl. The total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Darling Phantom XL Black Diamond Champagne Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K WG
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
white gold. This generously sized ghost-inspired pendant delights with a perfect balance of playful
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...

Designer 1.00 Carat Puffy Pave Diamond and Cultured Pearl Locket Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
ultimate combination of white diamonds and creamy natural pearl cabochons. Diamonds border bead-set pearls
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold

【Crown Radiance】Azure Clover Baby Akoya Pearl Turquoise Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Akoya Pearl, 18k White Gold, Natural Diamonds, and Turquoise Dimensions Pendant Diameter Approx. 2.3cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

【Vine Symphony】Victorian Wreath Aurora South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, and Ruby Dimensions Pendant Approx. 3.5 x 2.4 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 11-12 mm Quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Pearl Necklace #14933
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Pearl Necklace- This stunning fixed lariat style
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
Antique British or American Pendant / Locket in solid 14K Gold , ca. late 19th - early 20th century
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

BVLGARI 18kt yellow Gold Divas Dream Necklace with Diamond and Mother of Pearl
By Bulgari
Located in Aventura, FL
and the sensual curves of Caracalla’s Baths. At the heart of the pendant, a luminous mother-of-pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Caelmare】Blue Petals South Sea Pearl Aquamarine Convertible Flower Pendant
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamonds, and Aquamarine Dimensions Pendant Approx. 1.5 x 2.7 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Aquamarine, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Sapphire Pearl Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
art deco old mine diamond and sapphire pearl necklace is crafted in platinum and 18k white gold. This
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 9.10Ct Amethyst Pearl and 0.20Ct Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 9.10 carat amethyst, pearl and 0.20 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Heart White Diamond Heart Pendant Chain Necklace White Pearl Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart White Diamond Heart Pendant Chain Necklace White Pearl Victorian Style Designer: J DAUPHIN
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2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass

Ruby diamond lighthouse pendant necklace 14KT white gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Lighthouse made with mother of pearl, diamonds and rubies! METAL: 14KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Antique Platinum 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Floral Design Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Diamond Necklace Platinum & 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1910 Step into the elegance
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
setting, with 7 calibrated European rose cut diamond, 0.23 carat, white colorless F color, VS/SI clarity
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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Boucheron Victorian Diamond Enamel Silver 18K Yellow Gold Antique Cross Pendant
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-lis, and center radial burst appliqué Centering an old European cut diamond bezel set in yellow gold
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, En...

【Crown Radiance】Snow Fleur Convertible South Sea Pearl Diamond Leather Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond, and Crocodile Leather Strap Dimensions Adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Crown Radiance】Convertible Oasis South Sea Pearl Emerald Diamond Leather Jwl.
Located in New York, NY
Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond, Emerald, and Crocodile Leather Strap Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Cupid and Psyche Limoges Enamel Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold 1890
Located in New York, NY
with a Ruby, Pearl and Old Mine Cut Diamond Border in 14 Karat Gold. The pendant is an exquisite
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Pear Shape 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Pear Shape 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace is a stunning fusion of natural diamonds
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold 10mm Black South Sea Pearl 0.25ct Diamond Heart Dangle Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Pendant enhancer height x width = 2.9x 1.0 cm Pearl: Natural, black
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

IGI Certified 25.81 Carat Topaz and Diamond in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Behold the captivating grandeur of this exquisite 18K white gold pendant, a true testament to
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Misani necklace with leather and white gold.
Located in BILBAO, ES
Differents decoratives in white gold. Pearl pendant with a brown brilliant, pear-cut amethyst, oval
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Early 2000s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Blue Top...

Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
as well as a five round cut diamonds that illuminates the heart of the pendant.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Organic Shape Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
links are heart shaped. Six links are heart shaped; two with white diamonds carats 1,48, two with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

A Mughal Gem-set Indian Jade pendant inlaid with gold diamond, ruby and emeralds
Located in Bangkok,, TH
A striking tribute to Mughal luxury, this pendant is crafted from precious white mutton-fat
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Diamond, 24k Gold, Gold

VERGER FRERES 1905 Edwardian Enameled Pendant Watch In Platinum Diamonds
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
of the color white. Think of diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Peach Coral Buddha Statue Tassel Necklace With Diamonds, Freshwater Pearls And B
Located in Hong Kong, HK
masterpiece. It is fashioned in 18k white gold and weighs 17.81 grams. Beyond its stunning beauty, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

White Diamond Heart Necklace Victorian Style White Pearl
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Puffy Heart Necklace with Pearls – Victorian Revival Pendant by J Dauphin A
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2010s Swedish Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass

【Vine Symphony】Convertible Luxury Crocodile Aurora South Sea Pearl Gala Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Material South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamond, and Crocodile Leather Strap Dimensions Adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Heart Pendant Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Pearl Memento Mori Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Pendant Necklace in Black Enamel with Diamond & Pearl – Memento Mori Style by J DAUPHIN
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel Gold Plate
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Enamel Heart Pendant Necklace with Diamond and Pearl – 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Heart Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
neckline. The warm hue of the gold complements the pearls’ creamy tones, while the diamond-accented heart
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Unique Statement: One-of-a-Kind Rossella Ugolini Tiger Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
unique Tiger Pendant Necklace. Crafted with 18K yellow gold, adorned with rubies, white diamonds, brown
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, ...

Keshi Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Featuring a claw set brilliant cut diamond with an oriental cultured white pearl and a large white oriental
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20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...

Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel Oval Locket with 9 Diamonds #2/150
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé 18k Yellow Gold Blue Guilloché Enamel Oval Locket with 9 Diamonds (0.1 ct), Limited Edition
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Early 2000s German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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White Gold Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact white gold pearl diamond heart pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 13 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect white gold pearl diamond heart pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A white gold pearl diamond heart pendant from Ella Gafter, J DAUPHIN and E. Wolfe Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our white gold pearl diamond heart pendant for sale are for women, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Pearl Diamond Heart Pendant?

The price for a white gold pearl diamond heart pendant starts at $800 and tops out at $28,800 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,850.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

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